Article
The Coming COP Flop? Four Realisations to Energise the COP26 Climate Summit
UNU researchers outline key realisations needed to guide COP26 towards effective climate action.
Article
Why Countries Best Placed to Handle the Pandemic Appear to Have Fared the Worst
Research examines how more able and legitimate states could have handled COVID-19 best, but instead had the most cases and deaths.
Blog Post
Beyond Solidarity: Refugee Health is a Matter of Self-interest
Amid the largest global immunization effort in history, refugees are being left behind.
Blog Post
New Data Underscores Urgent Need for Holistic Approaches to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
New data calls for approaches to conflict-related sexual violence that are holistic, survivor-centred, and context-specific.
Announcement
Call for Applications: Global Leadership Training Programme in Africa
UNU-IAS is accepting applications until 30 June 2021 for the six-week online training “Global Leadership and Sustainable Development in Africa”.
News
UNU Event Celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity 2021 with Japanese Partners
On 20 May 2021, UNU-IAS co-organised a symposium to commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity.
Press Release
Laptops, Cell Phones, and eGames Defied Slump as COVID-19 Dented 2020’s Electronics Sales
COVID-19 caused a greater drop in electronics sales in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries in 2020.
Press Release
UNU and EMG Partner to Accelerate Collective Action on Environment and Human Settlement Issues
A new collaboration agreement aims to advance knowledge on protecting the environment and enhance human well-being.
Announcement
Applications Open: 2021 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
UNU-IAS is accepting applications for the 2021 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme that will be held on 14-24 September 2021.
Series
6 Facts on Oceans, Life, and Livelihoods
Covering more than 70% of the planet and producing at least 50% of earth’s oxygen, the ocean is of paramount importance in our daily actions.